Hearing Is Given To Negro Employee

An inquiry into charges of maltreatment involving alleged racial discrimination at Springfield Armory was made this afternoon when Maurice E. Cruze, head of the industrial relations, met with Mrs. Rosa L. Ward of 181-A Williams Street, her husband, Rev. M. N. Ward, and her attorney, Erwin T. Dorch of Boston, for an interview. No decision was made following the interview today as the case must be presented to Col. George A. Woody, commanding officer, before any definite conclusions are drawn. In the event Mrs. Ward is dissatisfied with the decisions, her case may be appealed in Washington. The interview today was held after two previous dates had been cancelled at the request of Mr. Dorch.